Yeast Washing Turnaround

BuddyWeiser · Feb 6, 2012

I just washed some yeast for the first time last night by following the instructions I found here.

My four pint jars have not separated/settled out, and I am anxious to start a new batch. About how long until my yeast settles out so I can decant the extra water and pitch to a new wort/starter?

Thanks!

frankstoneline · Feb 6, 2012

I usually notice separation within 2 or 3 days, but I've never really monitored very closely

BuddyWeiser · Feb 6, 2012

Thanks! I guess I just have to be patient!

I will keep a close eye on the pint jars and post back with my results.

brandonhagen1 · Feb 6, 2012

you could probably just pitch 1 pint jar no starter there should be plenty of heathly yeast in there still

BuddyWeiser · Feb 6, 2012

brandonhagen1 said:
you could probably just pitch 1 pint jar no starter there should be plenty of heathly yeast in there still

I'm really anxious to start so I might just do that! I can let it sit for a couple more hours before I'm ready to brew, and if no separation by then I'll just pitch a whole pint. :rockin: That should still leave me 3 more pints to watch and see how long the separation takes.

Thanks!

Tyrone · Feb 6, 2012

mine take about 24 hours in the fridge to separate out.

BuddyWeiser · Feb 7, 2012

It has been just over 40 hours since I got my washed yeast into the fridge. It looks like the yeast is still only 2/3's of the way settled. There is a heavy layer flat on the bottom, but the whole bottom 1/3 of the pint jar is still very hazy.

One of the pint jars was used yesterday and appears to be fermenting nicely! Thanks again for all of the replies!

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